Maragos made his name with the Seahawks as a special-teamer extraordinaire, finding a prominent role on kick coverage and playing in all 16 games during the 2013 regular season. But he didn’t figure to break in as a regular on the Seattle D with the dynamic duo of Earl Thomas and Kam Chancellor starting in front of him. Fans may miss seeing Maragos on special teams, but considering his relatively small role compared to some of Seattle’s other free agents and the solid deal that he was able to pull from the Eagles, his departure was probably a smart move for both sides.

Seattle’s offensive line can probably considered the weak link of the team, allowing Russell Wilson to be sacked 44 times last season and forcing the quarterback to scramble out of pressure on a fairly regular basis. Make no mistake: Giacomini’s departure to the Jets is a significant loss to the already questionable unit. But an $18 million contract would have been a hefty investment for a lineman who also has some durability concerns after missing seven games last year with a knee injury. As such, Schneider and Carroll opted to let the University of Louisville product walk.

Clemons had been a staple of the Seattle defense since Carroll and Schneider arrived in town, but he had a down year last season (only 4.5 sacks) while recovering from a knee injury sustained in the 2012 playoffs. Clemons is 32, and his best days as a consistent, game-changing pass-rusher are probably behind him -- factors that undoubtedly contributed to his release, especially when you combine them with the roughly $7.5 million in cap space the team saved by cutting him.

Clemons wasn’t the only Seattle defensive lineman to make the move to Jacksonville. Former Seattle defensive coordinator and current Jacksonville coach Gus Bradley was also able to woo Bryant, a fan favorite and team leader for the Seahawks. Bryant’s on-field role had been diminishing somewhat, but his popularity with fans and in the locker room is undeniable, meaning many will definitely feel the loss from a sentimental perspective.

Rice was released after injuries prevented the former Minnesota Vikings wideout from performing to his full potential in Seattle. Rumor has it that he may return to the Seahawks at a cheaper price, but his time as a Seahawk could just as easily be over. Rice has unquestionable physical talent, but his inability to stay on the field means that his mammoth five-year, $41 million contract was just too much when you consider the other areas of need that Seattle would like to address.

Thurmond played well as a slot corner for Seattle last season before being suspended four games for violating the league’s substance-abuse policy. When he was on the field, Thurmond proved his worth. However, the Seahawks have the top secondary in the game, and losing Thurmond shouldn’t do too much to change that simply because of the dynamic pieces returning. But Thurmond did contribute to the Legion of Boom's fantastic depth, which made him a valuable asset in his own right. Seattle's secondary will likely still be elite. But with the losses of Thurmond, Maragos and Brandon Browner, the Hawks will surely want to continue developing No. 2 options in the defensive backfield.

The departure of McDonald to Tampa Bay might end up being an overlooked loss for Seattle. In part-time, rotational duty last season, McDonald managed 5.5 sacks, an excellent total for an interior lineman. However, re-signing Michael Bennett was the clear-cut No. 1 priority on the defensive line, and McDonald didn’t figure to get the type of payday from Seattle he ended up getting from Tampa Bay. The loss isn’t debilitating to Seattle by any means, but McDonald’s production -- even in a part-time role -- could be missed more than you might think.

Browner is coming off a controversial season after being suspended by the NFL for violations of the league’s substance-abuse policy. Before the disciplinary action, he had established himself as a starting corner in Seattle, boasting one of the biggest frames and most physical playing styles in the league at the position. Browner now takes his game to New England, where he’ll complete his suspension before lining up opposite fellow signee Darrelle Revis. The Seahawks won a championship and boasted the best pass defense in the league without Browner for much of the year, meaning the team already knows it can perform well in his absence -- even the Hawks would rather have him on their side.

Tate’s departure is the one that figures to be the most polarizing among Seahawks fans. On one hand, he was the most dependable wideout for Russell Wilson, notching 64 receptions for 898 yards during the regular season in 2013 -- both career bests. He was also an ace punt returner, averaging 11.5 yards per return, which was good for second in the NFL. On the other hand, his price tag was probably too steep. Percy Harvin figures to be back at full strength, Doug Baldwin has proven he can start, and Jermaine Kearse has shown steady improvement, which could work to offset the loss in Seattle's receiving corps. Tate is the biggest loss thus far for Seattle in free agency and the one that seems to have the highest likelihood of having a noticeable impact for Seattle on both offense and special teams next season.

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Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider and coach Pete Carroll have been working this offseason to maintain a roster that could make another Super Bowl run. In doing so, they’ve also had to make a few cap-saving cuts, some of whom were players who filled big roles for the team.

Schneider and Carroll are famous for their craftiness and tactical approach to building the franchise, and letting go of some useful players is inevitable when compiling an NFL roster, particularly after you win a Super Bowl and your free agents are suddenly hot commodities.

Scroll through our gallery above to review Seattle’s free-agent losses and roster cuts so far. And vote in our poll below for who you think is the most significant departure.